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2006 Kia Sorento and 2009 Mazda CX-9 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Mazda CX-9 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,567 mm | 5,070 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,865 kg | 1,956 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 76 L | 4 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,496 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,483 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 1,011 mm | 916 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 899 mm | -899 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,445 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,110 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 889 L | 487 L | 402 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 31.4 | 1,345 L | 30.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,880 L | 2,852 L | -1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Sorento
| 2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda CX-9
| 2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
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